zou1 joek3租約租约
Jyutpingzou1 joek3
Yalejōu yeuk
Definition
Lease or tenancy agreement.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legal document governing the rental of property, often used in the context of residential or commercial leases. It is common to pair this with verbs like 簽, which means to sign, or 續, which means to renew. When discussing the duration of the agreement, people frequently refer to the 租期.
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fan2份fánExamples
The tenancy agreement expires next month.
Related words
Common phrases
to sign a tenancy agreement
to renew a tenancy agreement
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 租金, which refers specifically to the rent money itself. While 租約 covers the terms of the rental, 租金 is the monthly payment.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
